Chapter 327: Kuzan's Defeat and Escape

"No need to chase him!"

Seeing that Enel and the others were about to give chase, Wei Zhuang waved his hand to stop them.

He was well aware of Kuzan's strength. Even if they went together, they might be able to defeat him, but they wouldn't be able to kill him.

"Alright, let him go this time."

Enel shrugged and said.

"Lafayette, have you made up your mind?"

With Budou Yuhun sheathed, Wei Zhuang walked over to Lafayette and asked. His original purpose in coming to this island was to invite Lafayette to join his team.

"Boss, I've thought it over. I want to join your team. I want to get stronger!"

After witnessing Wei Zhuang's power, Lafayette had no intention of refusing. He was more than happy to join such a powerful team.

"Lafayette, welcome to the Reverse Sands! I'm Wei Zhuang, the leader of Reverse Sands. This is Enel, and this is Audrina Malick."

Hearing Lafayette's response, Wei Zhuang smiled and introduced his companions.

"By the way, Lafayette, have you eaten a Devil Fruit?"

Wei Zhuang curiously asked.

"No, Devil Fruits are so expensive! As a security guard, how would I have the money to buy one?"

Lafayette waved his hand.

Over the years, Li Yuan had been collecting Devil Fruits, causing their prices to skyrocket. Even the most ordinary Devil Fruits could now be sold for one billion Berries.

This wasn't the era of inflation that would happen twenty years later; one billion now was equivalent to three billion later!

"Your strength is still a bit lacking. Here, take this Animal-type Bat-Bat Fruit, Ancient Variant, Night Bat Form. I hope it helps you get stronger!"

Wei Zhuang took out a Devil Fruit and handed it to Lafayette.

Lafayette was different from Wei Zhuang and the others. He hadn't received systematic training since childhood, so his physical strength and abilities were far behind those of Enel and the others. Wei Zhuang planned to bridge this gap with a Devil Fruit.

When Wei Zhuang left the Infinite Sea, he had specifically asked Li Yuan for several Devil Fruits to help train his subordinates, and this Ancient-type Devil Fruit was the most powerful of the lot.

"Ancient Devil Fruit? One that allows flight? Thank you, Boss!"

Lafayette was thrilled. Devil Fruits that granted the ability to fly were always rare, and what Lafayette wanted most was a Devil Fruit with flying abilities.

Without hesitation, he immediately ate the Devil Fruit.

Infinite Sea:

"Mom, I'm back!"

Faraday returned to the Infinite Sea and went straight to Yadina's office to report in.

"Faraday, you're back! Come, I knew you'd be back today, so I prepared all your favorite foods."

Yadina smiled as she ordered the prepared food to be brought to her office.

"This is delicious. You're the best, Mom. Dad just keeps making me train to get stronger."

Faraday immediately started eating eagerly, and while eating, he complained.

"Well, your dad only wants what's best for you."

Yadina chuckled.

"Mom, I'm sixteen now. Can I go out and train like my brothers and sisters?"

Faraday said excitedly.

"This matter still needs your father's approval."

Yadina replied. She knew exactly what kind of person Faraday was. Compared to Wei Zhuang and Gai Nie, Faraday was a little lacking, which was why Li Yuan had been particularly strict with him.

"You can go train, but I want to see how much you've improved over the past six months. If your strength isn't up to par, you won't be allowed to go."

Just then, Li Yuan entered and overheard Faraday's words.

"I've made a lot of progress in the past six months!"

Seeing Li Yuan, Faraday's tone immediately became hesitant.

After all, he was the child who had been beaten the most by Li Yuan, and among all his children, he was the one most afraid of him. Li Yuan was also the most frustrated with him because Faraday lacked the drive to get stronger compared to the others. As a result, his strength was behind that of his siblings at the same age.

With Gai Nie and Wei Zhuang ahead of him, Li Yuan felt the need to make sure his son caught up, which was why he was so demanding with Faraday.

"Since you say so, let's see what you've got. I want to see how much stronger you've become!"

"And these foods? Forget about them, you'll just throw them up later."

Li Yuan immediately grabbed Faraday and took him away.

"Mom, save these for me, I'll eat them when I come back!"

Faraday hurriedly called out.

Soon, Li Yuan took Faraday through the Mirror World and arrived at a deserted island.

"Alright, let's see how much you've improved in the past six months on Thunder Island."

Li Yuan, with his hands in his pockets, smiled as he watched Faraday.

"Laser Cannon!!"

Faraday's expression grew serious. He raised his left hand, and endless lightning concentrated in his arm, emitting a dazzling purple light.

"Too much time spent charging the move, the launch is too slow."

However, before Faraday could even fire, Li Yuan had already appeared at his side in a flash.

With blood swirling around him, combined with his Armament Haki, Li Yuan formed two dark red whips and struck Faraday.

One whip interrupted Faraday's Laser Cannon, while the other sent Faraday flying.

"Lightning isn't light; lightning can turn. Your elemental movement is too direct. Do you think you're Borsalino?"

Faraday, sent flying, quickly elementalized and shot into the sky, but Li Yuan appeared in front of him first and struck him again.

"Lightning Star!!!"

After being knocked into the air, Faraday elementalized once more, unleashing countless lightning bolts from his body. They formed into lightning meteors that shot toward Li Yuan.

"This move isn't bad, but your Observation Haki is lacking. You didn't fully harness the effect of this technique."

"Also, you could have combined these lightning meteors into a lightning net, trapping the enemy. It would be hard for them to escape."

As the lightning meteors flew toward him, Li Yuan casually dodged them all, not a single one touching his clothes.

"Damn it! Why isn't anything working?!"

Seeing Li Yuan's smiling face, Faraday became increasingly frustrated. He desperately wanted to punch that face, but he didn't have the strength to do so.

Next, Li Yuan continued to push Faraday to use all his abilities, pointing out the flaws and weaknesses in his techniques while giving him a thorough beating.

Compared to his daughter, Li Yuan was never soft on his son. When it was time to discipline him, he did so, or else these kids would start misbehaving after just a few days!

"Your strength has indeed improved, and you've taken my advice. You didn't rely too much on the Thunder Fruit's power and have focused on training your body and Haki."

After an hour of beating Faraday, Li Yuan was finally satisfied.

"Dad, does this mean I can go out and train now?"

Faraday, looking like a pig-headed mess, immediately perked up when he heard Li Yuan's words.

"Yes, but after you go out and train, don't underestimate anyone. Your strength is still too weak, and when facing top-tier fighters, your only option will be to run away!"

Li Yuan warned.

Faraday's Thunder Fruit was powerful, and as long as he was careful not to be caught off guard, he would generally be safe at sea. He could at least escape if he couldn't win.

Li Yuan was just worried that Faraday would get caught by sea stone, or foolishly attempt to fight top-tier opponents head-on and end up getting himself killed.

"Hahahaha, don't worry, Dad! I'm Faraday! No one can catch me, except for you!"

Faraday laughed heartily.

(End of Chapter)